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Open Access is central to the future of academic publishing! 📚 Leiden University Press actively supports sustainable Open Access models to ensure that research is accessible to readers worldwide — from established institutions to emerging scholars and policymakers. We believe: Knowledge should not be limited by geography or resources. By expanding Open Access publishing, we […]
Podcast Spotlight: Historical Perspectives on Refugee Protection

At Leiden University Press, we are committed to publishing scholarship that deepens our understanding of pressing global issues through rigorous historical and interdisciplinary research. A recent podcast episode featuring Francesca Piana brings this mission into focus by examining the historical roots of modern humanitarian protection systems. Drawing on her book, Humanitarian Protection for Prisoners of War […]